In our Reader Forum I conflated an overheated atmosphere associated with the TriEqual movement with (if I can be permitted) “Lotterygate.” Upon reflection I was wrong; I now see no evidence of any nexus.
by Dan Empfield, May 16, 2015
Two triathletes are the likely agents drawing the attention of the US Attorney to Ironman’s Lottery program. Here’s why at least one of them made the decision he did.
Ironman’s Lottery program, around in some form since 1983, is no more. The U.S. Attorney interpreted this program as a violation of Lottery and Gaming laws, Ironman is voluntarily shutting it down.
For a decade the tri bike has been “rising.” The advent of newer aerobars that efficiently pedestal the pad and extension might signal a reversal of that geometric trend.
Recent statements from Life Time and Challenge echo similar comments from RDs: Absent significant advance notice of who’s coming to our races, a pro purse is of limited use.
Challenge is a favorite of pro athletes, but took a hit last week when it dropped the money in 5 of its American races. Where does this place the popular race production brand?
TriEqual, the movement advocating for 15 more pro female slots in Kona (to equal the men’s number) has taken on the issue of the pro women’s start.
New triathletes are ebullient, confident immigrants to new modes of endurance sport, dropping into activities like cycling with big engines but little appreciation for etiquette.
Here’s our guide on to stay alive cycling while sharing the road with motorists armed with a cell phone in one hand, a Double-Double-with-Cheese in the other, steering with their knees.
I expected almost no incidences of speed wobble since the onset of today’s monocoque carbon frames. Instead 3 in 10 of you have had speed wobble occur with these bikes.
Where can you place your hands when riding, and have the bike handle to your liking? Good question, and it’s surprising how hard a question this is to answer.
Outside Online published a guest editorial by Triathlete Magazine editor Julia Polloreno on The Fight for Gender Equality. There are just one or two things missing from the debate.
